Arlington, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Arlington County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
235,463 Population 9,056/sq mi density
$140,160 Median Income $88,024 per capita
$864,800 Home Value $806,571 Zillow
$2,275 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$140,160 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$864,800 home value, $2,275/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Arlington, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$140,160
87% above
$88,024 per capita
Home Value
$864,800
207% above
Zillow: $806,571
Median Rent
$2,275/mo
96% above
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
77.1%
129% above
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
22% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Arlington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
187%
Home Value
307%
Rent
196%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
229%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arlington residents earn a median household income of $140,160 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $88,024. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,629 business establishments, including 663 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arlington is $864,800 , 207% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $806,571. Median rent is $2,275/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

77.1% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (129% above the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arlington has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population235,463
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density9,056/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born21.9%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$140,160
Per Capita$88,024
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$49,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,363

Housing

B
Home Value$864,800
Rent$2,275
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$806,571
Housing Units119,247
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity25.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death3,513/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation276 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+77.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+41.1%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed236 Mbps
EV Stations212
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Arlington was built in 1976.
15.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
31.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
21.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 236 Mbps.
There are 663 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.